Why West Point
In the heart of the Southeast — an hour from the world's busiest airport on the banks of the Chattahoochee River — West Point offers the historic southern living families desire with the modern infrastructure, resources and accessibility businesses require.
Top 10 Reasons Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Choose West Point
A New Golden Triangle. West Point is the epicenter of a new economic corridor for the high tech auto industry and the businesses that serve them. Kia has made a sizeable investment of $1.2 billion in a state-of-the-art auto manufacturing presence. This investment is backed by $700MM in additional investment from 14 automotive suppliers and $400 million in supportive public investment from state and local governments.
Proximity. West Point is centrally located in the heart of the Southeast between Atlanta, Macon and Montgomery.
Prosperity. By the end of 2010, there will be 7,000+ total new manufacturing jobs in Greater West Point. Based on the 5 to 1 projected "multiplier effect" economists are forecasting 20,000 new jobs and a $6.5 billion economic impact over the next five years for the Greater West Point area.
Abundant Resources. The city is directly on the Chattahoochee River just downstream of the 26,000 acre West Point Lake which provides flood control, electric power and an abundant water supply for decades of growth.
Thoughtful Planning. Forward looking West Point has made the capital investment necessary to meet future growth demands — including a major fiber optic network and state of the art, green wastewater technology.
Established Businesses. Greater West Point already has an established technology, insurance and banking presence in place.
Community Bankers Who Are Lending. Local lenders are open for business to local investors and pioneers alike who are putting down stakes in this attractive growth area.
Quality Infrastructure. The zoning and infrastructure is in place for quality growth development of commercial, office, medical, hospitality, service and retail.
Pro Business Climate. West Point boasts a favorable business climate with a qualified labor pool, low taxes and low impact fees for developers.
Sustainable Consumer Demand. West Point's population is expected to more than double from 3,500 to 8-10,000 — with thousands more in the neighboring Chattahoochee Valley communities — creating the demand for goods and services that entrepreneurs and corporations desire.